Pazham pori(Plaintain fry)

This is the fried item I make after Ramadan also………….other fried items are usually made during Ramadan only to avoid the use of oil……….but this one is our family fav……….this is also called “ethakkappam”…………a simple fry but a tasty one………

Ingredients:

2 Big bananas (Nenthra pazham)
1c Maida
1tbsp Rice flour(this will make the fries crispy)
¼ tsp Turmeric powder(optional)
2tbsp Sugar
A pinch of salt
Water
Oil for frying

Method:

1.Make a batter with maida,rice flour,sugar,turmeric powder,salt and water.The batter should not be so thick or very loose batter.Mix without any lumps.
2.Now cut the bananas in medium thickness lengthwise.
3.Heat oil in a pan for frying.
4.Dip each piece in the batter till all the part cover with batter.
5.Now fry these bananas in the oil.The oil should be medium hot other wise the bananas will become brown very fast.Fry both the sides till light brown and crispy.
6.Serve with hot tea.